Counselling for Seniors in Sheffield
As a Trauma-Informed Therapist based in Sheffield, I offer online counselling across the UK, with a special focus on disability support and trauma recovery. My aim is to create a safe, empowering space where you can reflect, heal, and grow at your own pace.
As a Trauma-Informed Therapist based in Sheffield, I offer online counselling across the UK, with a special focus on disability support and trauma recovery. My aim is to create a safe, empowering space where you can reflect, heal, and grow at your own pace.
The people who I see have had problems in their relationships, suffered with depression and anxiety, difficulty in managing emotions, have suffered bereavements, work related stress and burnout as well as many other issues that impact on people & their psychological health. I provide weekly psychotherapy as well as Eye Movment Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people who have been exposed to traumatic events/suffered trauma, this is also effective for treating phobias.
The people who I see have had problems in their relationships, suffered with depression and anxiety, difficulty in managing emotions, have suffered bereavements, work related stress and burnout as well as many other issues that impact on people & their psychological health. I provide weekly psychotherapy as well as Eye Movment Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people who have been exposed to traumatic events/suffered trauma, this is also effective for treating phobias.
Alongside my work in the NHS, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can show up just as you are in Sheffield and online. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, identity, relationships, or past trauma, I’m here to support you in making sense of your experiences. Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you - it’s about helping you feel more connected to yourself, with compassion and care.
Alongside my work in the NHS, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can show up just as you are in Sheffield and online. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, identity, relationships, or past trauma, I’m here to support you in making sense of your experiences. Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you - it’s about helping you feel more connected to yourself, with compassion and care.
With over 25 years' experience, I am a compassionate psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting wellbeing via effective online therapy.
I use evidence-based techniques – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and specialise in treating many anxiety disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, binge eating, and low self-esteem among many other conditions.
I offer a safe, collaborative space to empower you with tools to manage distress and process difficult experiences, helping you to recover and thrive.
With over 25 years' experience, I am a compassionate psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting wellbeing via effective online therapy.
I use evidence-based techniques – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and specialise in treating many anxiety disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, binge eating, and low self-esteem among many other conditions.
I offer a safe, collaborative space to empower you with tools to manage distress and process difficult experiences, helping you to recover and thrive.
Welcome. In these uncertain times we may experience heightened anxiety and fear. Old issues may surface. There's more pressure on relationships. I've worked with clients on different video platforms for years both locally and internationally. As a therapist, I seek to be a companion to you when you face a challenge, hardship, or creative block. I feel honoured to have the opportunity to accompany you when you explore these places and search for meaning, wellbeing and new strength
Welcome. In these uncertain times we may experience heightened anxiety and fear. Old issues may surface. There's more pressure on relationships. I've worked with clients on different video platforms for years both locally and internationally. As a therapist, I seek to be a companion to you when you face a challenge, hardship, or creative block. I feel honoured to have the opportunity to accompany you when you explore these places and search for meaning, wellbeing and new strength
Thank you for taking time to look at my poffile.
The first step towards seeking therapy might be challenging but please see it as a courageous decision.
If you are looking about navigating a specific challenge or seeking a long-term change and take the transformative experience in a calm, safe space, non-judgemental and supportive environment to explore difficulties and experiences you are welcome to work collaboratively.
Find a profound sense of inner balance by equipping you with the needed skills and reaching into the rich resources within you body, mental, emotional and spiritual
Thank you for taking time to look at my poffile.
The first step towards seeking therapy might be challenging but please see it as a courageous decision.
If you are looking about navigating a specific challenge or seeking a long-term change and take the transformative experience in a calm, safe space, non-judgemental and supportive environment to explore difficulties and experiences you are welcome to work collaboratively.
Find a profound sense of inner balance by equipping you with the needed skills and reaching into the rich resources within you body, mental, emotional and spiritual
I am an accredited (BACP) integrative psychotherapist. Together we will build a trusting and supportive relationship that will enable you to change and grow.
My approach is empathic and non-judgemental. I tailor my approach to allow your needs to guide our work. We will work together to understand how you can bring about change and move forward in your life.
I offer in-person and online counselling sessions in Broomfield, Sheffield, S102SE (The Practice Rooms) on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9-5pm.
I work from Wilkinson St, Sheffield, S102GB (The Practice Rooms) on Wednesday, 9-5pm.
I am an accredited (BACP) integrative psychotherapist. Together we will build a trusting and supportive relationship that will enable you to change and grow.
My approach is empathic and non-judgemental. I tailor my approach to allow your needs to guide our work. We will work together to understand how you can bring about change and move forward in your life.
I offer in-person and online counselling sessions in Broomfield, Sheffield, S102SE (The Practice Rooms) on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9-5pm.
I work from Wilkinson St, Sheffield, S102GB (The Practice Rooms) on Wednesday, 9-5pm.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn next? You don’t have to keep doing it alone. I can help you quiet the noise, make sense of your emotions, and start feeling more in control of your life. I’m an integrative psychotherapist who tailors each session to you — your story, your pace, your needs. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or life as a neurodivergent person, I can offer you the space to untangle what’s going on inside. I can help you to understand yourself more deeply, and to begin moving toward the life you actually want - one built on self-trust, clarity and connection.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn next? You don’t have to keep doing it alone. I can help you quiet the noise, make sense of your emotions, and start feeling more in control of your life. I’m an integrative psychotherapist who tailors each session to you — your story, your pace, your needs. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, or life as a neurodivergent person, I can offer you the space to untangle what’s going on inside. I can help you to understand yourself more deeply, and to begin moving toward the life you actually want - one built on self-trust, clarity and connection.
If you have landed on this page I believe an important part of you knows that you are suffering and need support. I know myself that entering a therapeutic relationship when we are feeling uncertain or vulnerable is a brave and courageous act. Good therapy should lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves, others, and ultimately a reduction in our suffering. I use my experience and clinical expertise to help people who are dealing with life transitions, illness or trauma e.g. bereavement, retirement, divorce, parenting, chronic or life-threatening illness, adult autism & ADHD, eating disorders, difficult/abusive relationships.
If you have landed on this page I believe an important part of you knows that you are suffering and need support. I know myself that entering a therapeutic relationship when we are feeling uncertain or vulnerable is a brave and courageous act. Good therapy should lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves, others, and ultimately a reduction in our suffering. I use my experience and clinical expertise to help people who are dealing with life transitions, illness or trauma e.g. bereavement, retirement, divorce, parenting, chronic or life-threatening illness, adult autism & ADHD, eating disorders, difficult/abusive relationships.
I am a registered counsellor with over twenty years of experience in helping relationships, working therapeutically with people from every walk of life, supporting them with their issues.
My particular interests are attachment, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, cultural abuse and shame work; I am also drawn to identity work and how we seek meaning from our experiences and relationships with others.
I am a registered counsellor with over twenty years of experience in helping relationships, working therapeutically with people from every walk of life, supporting them with their issues.
My particular interests are attachment, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, cultural abuse and shame work; I am also drawn to identity work and how we seek meaning from our experiences and relationships with others.
We are Leanne Alston and Sally Willan, experienced therapists trained in CBT, EMDR, couples therapy and sports psychology. We work with adults (18+) who want practical, evidence-based support to feel stronger and steadier. We value movement, time outdoors and connection with nature as foundations for good mental health. Many people we see appear to cope on the surface but feel anxious, flat or overwhelmed underneath. Work, relationships or family pressures can feel relentless. Therapy focuses on honest conversations, useful tools and small changes that help you feel clearer, more in control and more like yourself again.
We are Leanne Alston and Sally Willan, experienced therapists trained in CBT, EMDR, couples therapy and sports psychology. We work with adults (18+) who want practical, evidence-based support to feel stronger and steadier. We value movement, time outdoors and connection with nature as foundations for good mental health. Many people we see appear to cope on the surface but feel anxious, flat or overwhelmed underneath. Work, relationships or family pressures can feel relentless. Therapy focuses on honest conversations, useful tools and small changes that help you feel clearer, more in control and more like yourself again.
My practice is built for adults who feel a deep friction between how they function on the outside and how they feel within. I specialise in working with the chaotic executive dysfunction and burnout of adult ADHD; the exhausting, high-control cycles of eating disorders and body distress; and the unique identity pressures faced by athletes and high performers. Alongside these specialisms, I regularly work with clients navigating everyday challenges - like chronic anxiety, relationship changes, or work stress. If you value a down-to-earth space without clinical stuffiness, you are in the right place.
My practice is built for adults who feel a deep friction between how they function on the outside and how they feel within. I specialise in working with the chaotic executive dysfunction and burnout of adult ADHD; the exhausting, high-control cycles of eating disorders and body distress; and the unique identity pressures faced by athletes and high performers. Alongside these specialisms, I regularly work with clients navigating everyday challenges - like chronic anxiety, relationship changes, or work stress. If you value a down-to-earth space without clinical stuffiness, you are in the right place.
I work with adults and young people (14+). My work helps people with problems like PTSD, anxiety and depression, changes in health, loss & bereavement, life changes, OCD, borderline personality disorder or emotionally unstable personality disorder, gender dysphoria and difficulties related to sex & relationship diversity. I also have experience of helping people who are neurodivergent.
With a certificate in counselling supervision, I can supervise counsellors, psychotherapists and other health care workers.
Before I was a psychotherapist I was an adult nurse and a lecturer in nursing.
My pronouns are he/him/his.
I work with adults and young people (14+). My work helps people with problems like PTSD, anxiety and depression, changes in health, loss & bereavement, life changes, OCD, borderline personality disorder or emotionally unstable personality disorder, gender dysphoria and difficulties related to sex & relationship diversity. I also have experience of helping people who are neurodivergent.
With a certificate in counselling supervision, I can supervise counsellors, psychotherapists and other health care workers.
Before I was a psychotherapist I was an adult nurse and a lecturer in nursing.
My pronouns are he/him/his.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, even after trying therapy before. Perhaps you're carrying pain from past experiences or struggling to feel connected in the present. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface. With specialist training in trauma, attachment, EMDR, Somatic Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Reparenting, I can help you move towards deeper healing. I hold doctoral-level training and full BPS membership, ensuring safe, ethical and professional therapy service.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that don’t make sense, even after trying therapy before. Perhaps you're carrying pain from past experiences or struggling to feel connected in the present. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what’s beneath the surface. With specialist training in trauma, attachment, EMDR, Somatic Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Reparenting, I can help you move towards deeper healing. I hold doctoral-level training and full BPS membership, ensuring safe, ethical and professional therapy service.
Welcome! . Life can be hard and challenging sometimes. The uncertain times we live give arise to anxiety, fear and often confusion. It might help to talk to explore your inner landscape and be supported in your understanding and choices that might be open to you. It takes courage sometimes to live life- change always take great courage. Psychotherapy is a collaborative journey where I help you into a different, perhaps more satisfying relationship with yourself. You might want to set goals, heal past hurts, find new ways of dealing the past and prepare for a different future.
Welcome! . Life can be hard and challenging sometimes. The uncertain times we live give arise to anxiety, fear and often confusion. It might help to talk to explore your inner landscape and be supported in your understanding and choices that might be open to you. It takes courage sometimes to live life- change always take great courage. Psychotherapy is a collaborative journey where I help you into a different, perhaps more satisfying relationship with yourself. You might want to set goals, heal past hurts, find new ways of dealing the past and prepare for a different future.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in confidence or simply stuck, without being completely sure why. Perhaps you’re dealing with loss, relationship difficulties, changes in your life, or you’ve spent a long time putting other people’s needs before your own.
I particularly enjoy working with people who might not naturally see themselves as someone who would go to therapy, including both men and women who are used to dealing with things themselves and adults exploring ADHD or neurodiversity. You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. We can start with what’s happening now and make sense of it together.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in confidence or simply stuck, without being completely sure why. Perhaps you’re dealing with loss, relationship difficulties, changes in your life, or you’ve spent a long time putting other people’s needs before your own.
I particularly enjoy working with people who might not naturally see themselves as someone who would go to therapy, including both men and women who are used to dealing with things themselves and adults exploring ADHD or neurodiversity. You don’t need to arrive with everything figured out. We can start with what’s happening now and make sense of it together.
Group-Analytic Psychotherapy & Ind. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR
I am a qualified group analyst, psychotherapist and counsellor. My accreditation is with the UKCP. I have experience in working with people who suffer from depression, anxiety, relational and relationship issues, and people who are recovering from addiction. I also work with people who have work-related stress, as well as those who have suffered trauma. I have had specialist training in EMDR, which can treat trauma as well as phobias and other anxiety disorders. Many people seek therapy for a whole variety of issues and life events.
Group-Analytic Psychotherapy & Ind. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR
I am a qualified group analyst, psychotherapist and counsellor. My accreditation is with the UKCP. I have experience in working with people who suffer from depression, anxiety, relational and relationship issues, and people who are recovering from addiction. I also work with people who have work-related stress, as well as those who have suffered trauma. I have had specialist training in EMDR, which can treat trauma as well as phobias and other anxiety disorders. Many people seek therapy for a whole variety of issues and life events.
If you chose to work with me I pride myself on providing a safe, warm and friendly environment for you to explore your experiences, thoughts and difficult feelings without fear of judgement. With a deep understanding of ‘self’ and an open mind, I will walk with you through your experiences and aim to reconnect yourself with who you truly are and feel you can be.
As a Person-Centred counsellor, you will always be at the centre of our work and our time together is yours to freely explore and guide the sessions wherever you wish to take them. I also provide CBT which allows me to work with you short term on specific problems or goals.
If you chose to work with me I pride myself on providing a safe, warm and friendly environment for you to explore your experiences, thoughts and difficult feelings without fear of judgement. With a deep understanding of ‘self’ and an open mind, I will walk with you through your experiences and aim to reconnect yourself with who you truly are and feel you can be.
As a Person-Centred counsellor, you will always be at the centre of our work and our time together is yours to freely explore and guide the sessions wherever you wish to take them. I also provide CBT which allows me to work with you short term on specific problems or goals.
As an integrative psychotherapist whose work is based on an understanding of human experience from a relational / developmental perspective, I believe that how we relate (or don’t) to other people is key to what life can be like for us. In other words, I have learned that how we grow into ourselves and the understandings we have of who we are, is influenced by our experiences with other people and the world that we encounter right from the start. This can mean that how you manage now can be shaped by what you have experienced in the past, and that this understanding these patterns can offer opportunities for change in the future.
As an integrative psychotherapist whose work is based on an understanding of human experience from a relational / developmental perspective, I believe that how we relate (or don’t) to other people is key to what life can be like for us. In other words, I have learned that how we grow into ourselves and the understandings we have of who we are, is influenced by our experiences with other people and the world that we encounter right from the start. This can mean that how you manage now can be shaped by what you have experienced in the past, and that this understanding these patterns can offer opportunities for change in the future.
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Thanks for looking at my profile... I will tell you a little about how I work. I believe that helpful therapy starts from co-creating an authentic relationship. I won't bombard you with jargon or too much detail here, but I feel it's important to say that I strive to offer you a safe, calm and nurturing space where you can just 'be'. Maybe you're not sure what you're feeling or why. You may have lots of narrative, or may not be able to find any accurate words for what you are going through. There's no 'right' way to be in therapy. I offer complete acceptance of whatever you bring. I work with adults and with children over eleven
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Thanks for looking at my profile... I will tell you a little about how I work. I believe that helpful therapy starts from co-creating an authentic relationship. I won't bombard you with jargon or too much detail here, but I feel it's important to say that I strive to offer you a safe, calm and nurturing space where you can just 'be'. Maybe you're not sure what you're feeling or why. You may have lots of narrative, or may not be able to find any accurate words for what you are going through. There's no 'right' way to be in therapy. I offer complete acceptance of whatever you bring. I work with adults and with children over eleven
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.